Atlantic Canada’s Premiers will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to highlight the significant value of our important trade relationship in meetings with U.S. political and business leaders. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt hosted a virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers yesterday to discuss the upcoming mission and ways they can continue […]
Read moreAtlantic Premiers met virtually today to discuss shared successes in 2024 while establishing a plan and priorities for further progress in 2025. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers (CAP), Premier Dr. Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador was joined by Premier Susan Holt of New Brunswick and Premier Dennis King of Prince […]
Read moreGovernors and Premiers pass resolutions to reconvene standing committees on energy and the environment BOSTON — The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) met to discuss coordinated efforts on shared economic, energy and environmental priorities at the 45th annual NEG-ECP Conference held on September 9 and 10 in Boston, Massachusetts. Discussions built on last […]
Read moreAtlantic Premiers met virtually today to discuss shared priorities and progress on collaborative work in areas of importance to Atlantic Canadians. This includes initiatives to improve affordability, housing, and health care, along with opportunities to address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier of Newfoundland […]
Read moreThe Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, regarding the billions of carbon tax rebates overdue to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Atlantic Premiers are concerned about the federal government’s approach to managing […]
Read moreThe Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to share the priorities of Atlantic Canadians and request the federal government’s intended actions regarding these priorities. The letter focuses on the ongoing housing crisis, lack of details on federal infrastructure and labour market funding, as well as the proposed international student cap […]
Read moreOn February 2, 2024, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) presented the Council of Atlantic Premiers with the Golden Scissors Award to recognize the Atlantic Physician Registry. The prestigious Golden Scissors Award recognizes politicians, public servants, and other Canadians who have shown leadership in cutting red tape to produce meaningful results. The Atlantic […]
Read moreOn January 12, 2024, the Council of Atlantic Premiers wrote to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, regarding proposed changes to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and the impact they may have on air connectivity in Atlantic Canada. While Atlantic Premiers recognize the importance of respecting passenger rights, […]
Read moreAtlantic Premiers met virtually to discuss priorities for Atlantic Canadians, including health care and housing, and to reflect on regional successes this year while plotting a course for continued progress in 2024. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island was joined by Premier Blaine Higgs of […]
Read moreThe delegations of the Eastern Canadian provinces and the New England States were pleased to meet in Quebec City for the 44th annual New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) Conference on September 24th and 25th, 2023. Having met in person for the first time in five years, Eastern Canadian Premiers and New […]
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Left to right: The Honourable Scott Brison; The Honourable Navdeep Bains; The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay; The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc; NL Premier Dwight Ball; The Honourable Judy Foote; NB Premier Brian Gallant; PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan; NS Premier Stephen McNeil
Atlantic Premiers toured Irving Oil refinery on Monday, May 26th as part of their CAP meetings in Saint John, NB.
Left to right: Premier Robert Ghiz, Premier David Alward, Premier Stephen McNeil, Premier Tom Marshall.
Left to right: Arthur Irving, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Paul Browning, President and CEO of Irving Oil; Premier David Alward; Premier Stephen McNeil; Premier Robert Ghiz; Premier Tom Marshall.